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Author Paint Spraying Question re: rub down b4 laquer?
MattyB
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12th May 03 at 14:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Basically i've done alot of sprayin on the inside of my car using halfords cans.....which i find great and very easy to use. the question i have is this:

I'm using a metallic paint. I've never properly read the instructions on the can, yet i've got great results. Basically once i've done my metallic base coat, i've left it to dry then sprayed laquer directly on top. This has lead to a really shiney and tough result.

however on readin the can, it says i shud go over the basecoat with 1200 wet/dry once its dry, to get a matt finish?? I thought this seemed odd and wanted to know.........will the laquer definately bring the matt finish to gloss again? I dont wanna rub the base coat down and ruin what i've done coz i've run out of base coat now!

cheers in advance.....any help greately appreciated.....!

Matt
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12th May 03 at 14:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

U can use a rubbing compound on the paint work, just make sure u have left it to harden first, it should look flat/matt and then the laquer will make it shine again...........
Kris TD
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you should rub it down yes.
Kris TD
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dont use rubbing compound before you laquer, dont be silly, you do that after
MattyB
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nice one ppl i'll give it a once over with the wet 1500 grit

Matt
MattyB
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but Kris, wud it be a bad thing to spray over an already shiney finish? ie: why rub it down?
Kris TD
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tor emove any lumps, to be honest i dont ussually bother.
MattyB
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12th May 03 at 17:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

lovely. i didnt bother either and just sprayed laquer straight on.......looks boss well happy. Good old 500ml halfords clear laquer!

Matt

 
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